Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Blurred or loss of vision

burning, dry, or itching eyes

discharge or excessive tearing

disturbed color perception

double vision

halos around lights

headache

itching of the eye

night blindness

overbright appearance of lights

redness of the eye or inner lining of the eyelid

swelling of the eyelid

tearing of the eye

tunnel vision

Less common

Ache or pain in the eye

blindness

bloody eye

blurred vision or other change in vision

change in color vision

confusion

decreased vision

difficult or labored breathing

difficulty seeing at night

dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position

drainage from the eye

fainting

fast heartbeat

feeling of something in the eye

gradual blurring or loss of vision

increased blood pressure

increased sensitivity of the eye to light

mental depression

muscle pain

nausea or vomiting

oozing in the eye

redness, swelling, or itching of the eye or eyelid

runny or stuffy nose

seeing flashes or sparks of light

seeing floating dark spots or material before eyes

seeing floating spots before the eyes or a veil or curtain appearing across part of vision

shortness of breath

skin rash

sneezing

sweating

swelling of the eye

tightness in the chest

unusual tiredness or weakness

watery eyes

wheezing

Incidence not known

Bluish lips or skin

chest pain or discomfort

confusion

fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse

feeling of warmth or heat

flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck

irregular, fast, slow, or shallow breathing

low body temperature

muscle aches or weakness

shivering

slow or irregular heartbeat

weak or feeble pulse

weight gain

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: